Bradley Lowery Foundation auction for Coventry City FA Cup medal is now live

Over the weekend, The Phoenix reported that a supporter had anonymously donated the limited-edition medal, which had been given to him by his father, to help raise funds for the Foundation. The supporter believed that the medal, produced to commemorate Coventry's famous 1987 FA Cup triumph, could prove particularly valuable ahead of the 40th anniversary of that victory in May 2027.

They suggested that the Foundation could auction or raffle the medal to raise money for its work.

The gesture followed an incident during Sunderland's recent visit to the CBS Arena, when a teenage Coventry supporter taunted visiting fans by displaying a photograph of Bradley Lowery on his phone. Bradley died in 2017 at the age of just six after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

The incident was widely condemned, with Coventry supporters subsequently making donations to the Bradley Lowery Foundation in a show of support. The medal is now available through an online auction, which will close on 3 December.

Bidding has already passed £4,000.

Click here to bid on the medal.

The Phoenix has also been contacted by the Foundation regarding an upcoming fundraising raffle, with the first prize offering four hospitality tickets for Sunderland's match against Coventry City at the Stadium of Light. The Foundation has confirmed that Coventry supporters are welcome to enter the raffle.

Click here to enter the raffle.